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Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

The trying-my-best era: a gentle approach to self-improvement

Obioma Eke April 3, 2025
When implementing these practices, keep in mind that you can start whenever you want to. As a matter of fact, start as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for Monday, the end of the month or Jan. 1 to make a difference in your life. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Breanna Pham March 19, 2025
I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it’s okay to speak up even if it feels risky. Following your heart is important, even when it doesn’t make sense. You can’t control the future, so focus on the present and speak up when you feel compelled to do so.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

The myth of resilience | The Loop

Hillary Hao February 13, 2025
Burnout is not a hero’s tale of necessary sacrifice. It is an alarm bell that the harm of our hard work exceeds the benefits. It is a desperate signal from the body that the scales of work and rest are unbalanced. Symptoms of burnout can include poor sleep, headaches, digestive issues, muscle pain, difficulty concentrating, irritability and a weakened immune system. If taken without context, these symptoms could be easily mistaken for a health condition.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Lessons from abroad — and beyond | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer January 26, 2025
What I wrote in my journal abroad didn’t seem worth sharing since many entries were half-formed thoughts. But there’s more there than I initially realized. I wrote for the hell of it — which, I think, is the best type of writing. Now, I'm diving into my unfiltered journal entries from abroad — they’re raw, real and vulnerable. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The caffeine craze that turned me into an insomniac

Samantha Marshall November 12, 2023
While I love coffee and it’s fun to try new coffee drinks and treats, there is one problem with my coffee obsession: I can’t sleep.
Unmasked: how do you unwind?

Unmasked: how do you unwind?

Veronica Thompson May 4, 2023
How do you unwind?
UNMASKED: What are some of your most interesting dreams?

UNMASKED: What are some of your most interesting dreams?

Veronica Thompson April 4, 2023
What are some of your most interesting dreams?
Connie Dai / DFP Staff

Critical Eye: Sleep study

Sarah Goodman April 21, 2022
Through sleep deprivation’s dissociative and singly concentrated conspirings, the student is more suggestible to the subliminals of their scholarship. Sleep deprivation then engineers the most potent conditions for learning.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

To sleep or not to sleep

Lynn Chu February 10, 2022
My sleeping habits have not changed since I got to college and with it, comes a strange feeling of guilt.
Burnout | Is It OK If I Record?

Burnout | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang November 14, 2021

Sarah and Angela skipped last week’s episode in honor of the burnout that plagues them like a college dorm-induced cold. But they did still record to lament about it while the pain was at its peak!...

A made bed. Veronica questions the reasons behind why so many people insist on routinely making their bed. COURTESY OF HIROSHI KIMURA VIA UNSPLASH

Why do we make our beds?

Veronica Thompson November 1, 2021
So make your bed or don’t make your bed. It’s your choice.
person sleeping

Three tips to a good night’s sleep

Annie Sheehan September 13, 2021
After a lot of trial and error, I've slowly found tricks that have helped me wind down at night.
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